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Fishmonger Pat O'Connell shows his wares to Britain's Queen Elizabeth II during a tour of the English Market in Cork, Ireland, May 20, 2011, on the fourth and final day of her first-ever state visit to Ireland. The ambitious trip has been hailed by many as consolidating a new era of cooperation between England and Ireland. The ambitious trip has been hailed by many as consolidating a new era of cooperation between England and Ireland.

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is shown around the English Market in Cork, Ireland, May 20, 2011, by the Lord Mayor of Cork, Michael O Connell, on the fourth and final day of her first-ever state visit to Ireland.

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II tours the English Market in Cork, Ireland, May 20, 2011, on the fourth and final day of her first-ever state visit to Ireland.

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A spectator reaches out to greet Britain's Queen Elizabeth II after she visited the English Market in Cork, Ireland, May 20, 201, on the fourth and final day of her first-ever state visit to Ireland.

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip listen an explanation from Dr. Eugene Keane, left, of Ireland's Historic Properties Division, May 20, 2011, while visiting the ancient Rock of Cashel, reputed to be the site of the conversion of the King of Munster by St. Patrick in the 5th century, on the fourth and final day of her first-ever state visit to Ireland. At right is Ireland's Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Brendan Howlin.

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, visit the nave of the Cathedral at the ancient Rock of Cashel accompanied by Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Brendan Howlin, and Dr. Eugene Keane on May 20, 2011 in Cashel, Ireland.

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II views St. Patrick's Crozier in the Hall of the Vicars Choral at St. Patrick's Rock, in Cashel, Ireland, May 20, 2011, while visiting the ancient Rock of Cashel, on the fourth and final day of the first-ever state visit to Ireland.

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, with Dr. Eugene Keane, right, of Ireland's Historic Properties Division, and Ireland's Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Brendan Howlin, leave St. Patrick's Cathedral, May 20, 2011, while visiting the ancient Rock of Cashel, on the fourth and final day of the first-ever state visit to Ireland.

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, with Dr. Eugene Keane, front left, of Ireland's Historic Properties Division, and Ireland's Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Brendan Howlin, May 20, 2011, while visiting the ancient Rock of Cashel, on the fourth and final day of the first-ever state visit to Ireland.

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, with Dr. Eugene Keane, right, of Ireland's Historic Properties Division, and Ireland's Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Brendan Howlin, May 20, 2011, while visiting the ancient Rock of Cashel, on the fourth and final day of the first-ever state visit to Ireland.

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Queen Elizabeth II arrives for a visit to the Irish National Stud farm on May 19, 2011. in Kildare, Ireland. The Queen's visit to Ireland is the first by a British monarch in a century.

Queen Elizabeth II receives a standing ovation from 2,000 guests at the National Convention Centre, Dublin, on May 19, 2011. The Queen attended a concert on the last night of her four-day visit to Ireland.

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Queen Elizabeth II arrives at the Convention Centre Dublin for an evening of British and Irish music and fashion on May 19, 2011, in Dublin, Ireland.

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Queen Elizabeth II (C) and Irish president Mary Mcaleese (L) are pictured at the National Convention Centre, Dublin, on May 19, 2011. The queen attended a concert and fashion show at the center.

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is pictured during a visit to the Irish National Stud in Kildare, on the third day of the Queen's four-day visit to Ireland, on May 19, 2011.

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is pictured during a visit to the Irish National Stud in Kildare, on the third day of the Queen's four-day visit to Ireland, on May 19, 2011.

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Queen Elizabeth II makes a speech as she attends the State Dinner at Dublin Castle, on May 18, 2011, on the second day of her state visit to Ireland.

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Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, arrive to attend a State Banquet in Dublin Castle on May 18, 2011, in Dublin, Ireland.

: Irish President Mary McAleese makes a speech as she attends the State Dinner t Dublin Castle, on May 18, 2011, the second day of Queen Elizabeth II's state visit.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II signs the visitor's book at Aras An Uachtarain, the Irish President's official residence in Phoenix Park, Dublin, May 17, 2011.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II,left, smiles at the State Dinner with Irish President Mary McAlesse (R) and Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron at Dublin Castle on May 18, 2011.

From left, Irish President Mary McAleese, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and Dr. Martin McAleese attend a State Dinner at Dublin Castle, on May 18, 2011.

Queen Elizabeth II and Christy Cooney (GAA president) chat as they arrive at Croke Park on May 18, 2011, in Dublin, Ireland. The park is the site of the 1920 Bloody Sunday massacre.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, center, walks out from the player tunnel with Irish President Mary McAlesse, left, and GAA President Christy Cooney, at Croke Park stadium in Dublin, on May 18, 2011.

Queen Elizabeth II during a visit to Croke Park on May 18, 2011 in Dublin, Ireland.

Queen Elizabeth II, right, and the Irish President Mary McAleese observe a minute's silence after laying wreaths at the Irish War Memorial Garden in Islandbridge on May 18, 2011.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II talks with Irish President Mary McAleese during welcoming ceremonies at Aras An Uachtarain, the Irish President's official residence, in Phoenix Park, Dublin, May 17, 2011. The Queen, accompanied by Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, set foot on Irish soil Tuesday at the start of a landmark four-day state visit, the first by a British monarch since 1911.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II poses for photographs with Irish President Mary McAleese, second left, her husband Dr. Martin McAleese and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, at Aras an Uachtarain, the Irish President's official residence, in Phoenix Park, Dublin, Tuesday, May 17, 2011.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is introduced to Ireland's An Taoiseach Enda Kenny by Irish President Mary Mc Aleese, middle, at the Aras An Uachtarain, the Irish President's official residence in Phoenix Park, Dublin, May 17, 2011. The Queen began a landmark four-day state visit to Ireland Tuesday, the first by a British monarch since 1911, on the heels of threats by Irish dissident republican groups.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II signs the visitor's book at Aras An Uachtarain, the Irish President's official residence in Phoenix Park, Dublin, May 17, 2011. The Queen set foot on Irish soil at the start of a historic state visit which will herald a new era in relations between Britain and the Republic. Politicians on both side of the Irish Sea have described the four-day event as momentous.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Irish President Mary Mc Aleese leave the Irish President's residence in Phoenix Park, Dublin, May 17, 2011, to take part in a tree-planting ceremony. At rear are Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, and Dr. Martin McAleese.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is greeted by Irish President Mary McAleese at Aras an Uachtarain, the Irish President's official residence, in Phoenix Park, Dublin, Tuesday, May 17, 2011. The Queen, accompanied by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, is making a four-day visit to Ireland, the first by a British monarch since 1911. Politicians on both side of the Irish Sea have described the event as momentous.

Britain's Queen II inspects an Irish Guard of Honour after arriving at Aras an Uachtarain, the Irish President's official residence), in Phoenix Park, Dublin, May 17, 2011. The Queen,
accompanied by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, set foot on Irish soil at the start of a historic state visit which will herald a new era in relations between Britain and the Republic. It is the first by a British monarch since 1911. Politicians on both side of the Irish Sea have described the four-day event as momentous

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II listens to the national anthem after arriving at Aras an Uachtarain, the Irish President's official residence, in Phoenix Park, Dublin, Tuesday, May 17, 2011, for a four-day state visit.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, arrive at Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, Ireland, May 17, 2011, at the start of a four-day state visit - the first by a British monarch since 1911.

A young girl presents Britain's Queen Elizabeth II with a floral bouquet as she arrives at Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, Ireland, May 17, 2011, at the start of a four-day state visit. The Queen, accompanied by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, set foot on Irish soil at the start of a historic state visit which will herald a new era in relations between Britain and Ireland. It is the first by a British monarch since 1911. Politicians on both side of the Irish Sea have described the four-day event as momentous.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II arrives at Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, Ireland, May 17, 2011. The Queen, accompanied by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, set foot on Irish soil at the start of a historic state visit which will herald a new era in relations between Britain and Ireland. Politicians on both side of the Irish Sea have described the four-day event as momentous.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is greeted by Tanaiste (Ireland's Deputy Prime Minister) Eamon Gilmore on her arrival at Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, Ireland, May 17, 2011, at the start of a four-day state visit - the first by a British monarch since 1911.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, arrive at Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, Ireland, May 17, 2011, at the start of a four-day state visit - the first by a British monarch since 1911.

Soldiers from the Irish army stand guard outside Fairview Park, in Dublin, on the day Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, arrived in Ireland for a four-day historic state visit, on May 17, 2011.

A protestor holds an Irish flag on the way to a demonstration against the arrival of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II on the first day of her four-day visit to Ireland, on May 17, 2011. The Queen, accompanied by Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, set foot on Irish soil Tuesday at the start of a historic state visit which will herald a new era in relations between Britain and Ireland. It is the first by a British monarch since 1911.